Rogue panted heavily, as Logan lied onto her, spent and nearly exhausted from their long hours of lovemaking. His face was nuzzled in her neck, his back heaving from the heavy breaths. Rogue smiled, as she stroked her fingers over the muscles of his back, working their way up to tangle within his black hair. Moments passed, as they tried to compose themselves. Finally, Rogue licked her dry lips, as they continued to lie that way, "I'm so excited." She breathed, "We're gonna get married!" She smiled.
Logan lifted his face up, looking down at her. His brown eyes searched her face, as he planted his lips to hers. A satisfied moan rose in her throat, as she returned his kiss, wrapping her arms around his neck tightly. He finally broke away, looking down at her with a smile, "I love you." He lowly whispered.
Rogue's emerald eyes filled with tears, "I love you too, Logan."
*~*~*~*
Kitty nuzzled herself against Lance, as they lied in front of the lit fireplace, onto a pile of blankets from the couches. They were covered, yet their bare arms and chests were evident, sheen with sweat. Kitty smiled, as Lance kissed her forehead, as he held her close to him. "Say Kitty?"
"Hmm?"
Lance gulped, "When do you wanna get married?"
Kitty looked up at him, her blue eyes gazing at him, still dazed from the night she spent with him, "I don't know. When do you think we should?"
Lance shrugged, "Dunno. As soon as possible?"
Kitty let out a laugh, causing Lance's lips to curl into an innocent smile. She loved him so much; his confusion when it came to love. He always seemed like a lost puppy when he was around her. She couldn't imagine anything more beautiful than the night she had shared, and how he had proposed. The song, the perfect singing voice he had; everything. After a few moments, she finally answered him, "Well, there's a lot of planning that has to go along with a wedding. For one, we have to tell my parents. It could take a couple of months to have everything set." She told him.
Lance nodded, "I guess I can wait."
Kitty smiled, as she pulled up, kissing his lips. She finally laid back, lying her head against his chest. "You wanna lie here tonight?"
Kitty nodded, "Yeah, it's not like anyone's coming over. It's past two in the morning." She smiled.
*~*~*~*
Elizabeth opened her eyes, as she felt a velvet touch running down her forehead, down to her nose, and lightly stroking her lips. She looked up, to see Remy lying next to her, hoisted up on his elbow, smiling down at her, stroking her with a long stemmed red Rose. They were lying in the master bedroom, on the queen sized bed, and covered with the fluffy white comforter and sheets. She had drifted into a short-lived sleep, after they spent hours of making love. When he saw her open her eyes, he replaced the rose bud with his lips, gently kissing her. She smiled under his kiss, combing her fingers through his thick brown hair. He pulled away, and she turned to lie on her side, nuzzling up against him. He wrapped his arms around her, while occasionally lightly massaging the ring on her left hand. She could feel the link still open between them; he had put down his shields, letting her into his mind, to flow the affection and love through to each other. She held up the ring to expose it to both of them, "You know, this isn't a bad ring, luv." She coyly smiled.
Remy let out a laugh, as he pressed his lips to the top of her head that lied against his chest. "I only get the best for ya." He smiled.
"You didn't steal it, did you?" She grinned up at him.
Remy gave her an overdramatic look of innocence, "Moi? Steal?" He grinned, "No, cherie. I bought it with my own money."
Elizabeth playfully slapped his chest, "I know that, you bloody prat!" She laughed.
Remy held her tightly, and his mind began swirling with unconfident thoughts, "Chere, why do you love me?"
Elizabeth's eyebrow shot upward at his question. She looked up at him, "Where'd this come from?"
Remy shrugged, "I don't know. Maybe you can cater to my ego." He grinned.
Elizabeth squinted with curiosity. She then sobered, and turned to her stomach, hoisting herself up to look at him. She then lightly tapped his nose, "Well, you're charming. You're handsome; you've always been there for me. You make me laugh," She then paused, kissing his lips. She pulled away, only a few inches, "You understand me better than anyone." She breathed into his mouth.
Remy placed his hands onto her cheeks, cupping her face, and kissed her hungrily. Their tongues explored each other's mouths, as she slid onto him, straddling his hips. He sat up, continuing to kiss her and cupping her face, as he inhaled her scent through his nostrils deeply. She pulled away; placing her forehead against his, as he wrapped his arms around her waist, "Don't leave me, Remy."
Remy pulled back, looking at her with question. Her voice was shaky at the statement; sudden fear shot through their link to him. "Chere why would I leave you? You're my heart. I can't live without that." He told her.
Elizabeth smiled, and pulled his mouth to hers, claiming his lips in a long kiss.
*~*~*~*
"Hello! Merry Christmas!" Hank smiled, as the long away teammates walked into the Institute.
Elizabeth, Remy, Brian and Tabitha walked into the institute with bags and smiles. Elizabeth kissed Hank on the cheek in greeting, and handed him a large shopping bag full of gifts. "Merry Christmas, Hank!" She smiled.
Jean and Scott stepped out of the recreational room, and greeted them happily. "I thought you were going to your parents this year, Jeannie?" Tabitha asked.
Jean shrugged, "Nah. I thought I'd spend the holidays here this year." She smiled.
Jean glanced at Elizabeth, and caught a glimpse of a ring on her finger. She grabbed onto her left hand, and pulled Elizabeth forward, "No way! You too??" She gasped.
Elizabeth laughed, "Yes, last night luv."
"Wow, congratulations you guys!" Hank smiled.
Charles made his way into the foyer, to greet the four mutants that just stepped through the doorway. Jean threw her arms around Elizabeth, hugging onto her, "Oh my god! I was afraid that you would never find this happiness! I'm so happy for you Betts!" Jean gushed.
Elizabeth hugged her back, laughing, "Uh, thanks?"
Jean pulled away, to allow Charles to greet her. Elizabeth bent down, giving Charles a long hug. "Happy holidays, Elizabeth." He smiled.
"You too, Professor."
"We apologize we won't be able to stay long; mum's waiting on us with Jamie and Melinda." Brian told them reluctantly.
"Oh, that's quite alright. We completely understand." Charles smiled.
"But there's gifts and goodies in the bags! Just don't get too chocolate happy with those!" Tabitha grinned.
Logan and Rogue made their way into the foyer, dressed, with bags of gifts in their hands. "Ready?" Rogue asked the couples in the foyer.
"Ready when you are." Tabitha smiled.
"Have fun!" Charles wished them off.
*~*~*~*
Remy and Elizabeth decided to ride with Logan and Rogue in their new car, following Brian and Tabitha, and John and Wanda, who had been picked up by them. Rogue turned in the passenger's seat, to look at her two best friends. "So, how'd it happen?" She asked eagerly, regarding the engagement proposal.
Remy cleared his throat, and Elizabeth blushed slightly. "Well, in a very romantic and intimate way." Elizabeth smiled.
Rogue raised an eyebrow, with a smile on her face. "Oh really?"
I'll tell you later, luv, Rogue heard Elizabeth's voice in her mind, reassuring she would get the details.
Rogue only turned, to pay attention to the road in front of them. Logan and Rogue glanced at each other, smiling. Logan reached over with one hand, and squeezed her hand gently.
*~*~*~*
AN-Okay, I know, short chappie…REALLY short chappie; but, I figured, with what's comin up next, this was the perfect way to end it. So, yeah; the next chappie will show Lance and Kitty's day, as well as the day with the Braddocks. So; WOOHOO!